used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEAR THING.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ferrier was anything but a fatalist, yet he had a happy and useful way of taking short views of life.
any thing at all
From this reading Ferrier was anything but a fatalist, yet he had a happy and useful way of taking short views of life.
avertedverbUS /əˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading Many a suicide would have been averted if the self-slain beings had chosen to take a short view instead of harbouring visions of huge banked-up troubles.
banked-up
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From this reading Many a suicide would have been averted if the self-slain beings had chosen to take a short view instead of harbouring visions of huge banked-up troubles.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Many a suicide would have been averted if the self-slain beings had chosen to take a short view instead of harbouring visions of huge banked-up troubles.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Many a suicide would have been averted if the self-slain beings had chosen to take a short view instead of harbouring visions of huge banked-up troubles.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ferrier was anything but a fatalist, yet he had a happy and useful way of taking short views of life.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Many a suicide would have been averted if the self-slain beings had chosen to take a short view instead of harbouring visions of huge banked-up troubles.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
fatalistnounUS /ˈfeɪtəlɪst/
anyone who submits to the belief that they are powerless to change their destiny
From this reading Ferrier was anything but a fatalist, yet he had a happy and useful way of taking short views of life.
Ferrier
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From this reading Ferrier was anything but a fatalist, yet he had a happy and useful way of taking short views of life.
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is a good plan.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ferrier was anything but a fatalist, yet he had a happy and useful way of taking short views of life.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Ferrier was anything but a fatalist, yet he had a happy and useful way of taking short views of life.
harbouring
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From this reading Many a suicide would have been averted if the self-slain beings had chosen to take a short view instead of harbouring visions of huge banked-up troubles.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Many a suicide would have been averted if the self-slain beings had chosen to take a short view instead of harbouring visions of huge banked-up troubles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ferrier was anything but a fatalist, yet he had a happy and useful way of taking short views of life.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Many a suicide would have been averted if the self-slain beings had chosen to take a short view instead of harbouring visions of huge banked-up troubles.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Many a suicide would have been averted if the self-slain beings had chosen to take a short view instead of harbouring visions of huge banked-up troubles.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Many a suicide would have been averted if the self-slain beings had chosen to take a short view instead of harbouring visions of huge banked-up troubles.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a good plan.
and nothing more
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Ferrier was anything but a fatalist, yet he had a happy and useful way of taking short views of life.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many a suicide would have been averted if the self-slain beings had chosen to take a short view instead of harbouring visions of huge banked-up troubles.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A NEAR THING.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ferrier was anything but a fatalist, yet he had a happy and useful way of taking short views of life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading It is a good plan.
express in words
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
self-slain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many a suicide would have been averted if the self-slain beings had chosen to take a short view instead of harbouring visions of huge banked-up troubles.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Ferrier was anything but a fatalist, yet he had a happy and useful way of taking short views of life.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading Many a suicide would have been averted if the self-slain beings had chosen to take a short view instead of harbouring visions of huge banked-up troubles.
carry out
From this reading Many a suicide would have been averted if the self-slain beings had chosen to take a short view instead of harbouring visions of huge banked-up troubles.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Ferrier was anything but a fatalist, yet he had a happy and useful way of taking short views of life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
a special situation
From this reading A NEAR THING.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
a source of difficulty
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Many a suicide would have been averted if the self-slain beings had chosen to take a short view instead of harbouring visions of huge banked-up troubles.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
being of use or service
From this reading Ferrier was anything but a fatalist, yet he had a happy and useful way of taking short views of life.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Many a suicide would have been averted if the self-slain beings had chosen to take a short view instead of harbouring visions of huge banked-up troubles.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Ferrier was anything but a fatalist, yet he had a happy and useful way of taking short views of life.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading Many a suicide would have been averted if the self-slain beings had chosen to take a short view instead of harbouring visions of huge banked-up troubles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ferrier was anything but a fatalist, yet he had a happy and useful way of taking short views of life.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ferrier was anything but a fatalist, yet he had a happy and useful way of taking short views of life.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
at the time that
From this reading In times of extreme depression he used to say to himself, "Things seem black just now, but I know when I get over the trouble I shall look over the black gap of misery and try to imagine what is on the other side."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Many a suicide would have been averted if the self-slain beings had chosen to take a short view instead of harbouring visions of huge banked-up troubles.
but in spite of that
From this reading Ferrier was anything but a fatalist, yet he had a happy and useful way of taking short views of life.
